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Had our first successful Breastfeeding session. Didn't need the nurse and my husband to help him latch. Now that I'm able to sit in a chair where I'm recovered enough I can use my nursing pillow. I have to use a nipple shield but he latched right on and nursed himself to sleep for 10 minutes straight! He was much happier.
He does not take well to waking up to eat even though that's what the nurses told us to do. So he's in the process of waking himself up right now for his second middle of the night feeding. Momma is just waiting for him to let me know he's ready so I'm catching up on the Bee!
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She's here! Lucy Jean - 6lbs 12oz, 21 inches. Successful VBAC! Born today 2/22 at 9:25 a.m.
It's been an awesome day!!!
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@theknest: congratulations!!!
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@theknest: congrats!!!
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@theknest: yay congratulations!
@Danizaur: T sounds very similar to CJ - even though his tongue tie has been repaired, he's still got palate issues so we gave in to the shields today. I'm sick of fighting him and want to go home. -
@SweetMamaM: My nipples are just somewhat flat still and frustrating him. They're not near as flat as they were pre pregnancy though so I'm thankful.
He does pretty good when the shields stay on. But when they won't suction and get loose he keeps pulling them off.
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@theknest: yay congrats.
Only two babies left!I'm loving motherhood so far every time I look at him I get tears in my eyes cause I could never have imagined being a mom would feel like this. It's amazing
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@theknest: yay! Way to go, Momma!
@Danizaur: I used a shield my first time around. Only needed them for a few weeks! Hope you are the same.
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February 2014 Mamas
Key:
- Baby Girl
- Baby Boy
- Team GreenJan 26 - abbydabbydoodlebug
- ARRIVED! 2/4
Feb 2 - MrsKoala - ARRIVED! 2/3
Feb 2 - ILoveLettie - ARRIVED! 1/15
Feb 4 - Ree723 - ARRIVED! 2/5
Feb 6 - littleblessings - ARRIVED! 1/23
Feb 8 - erinpye - ARRIVED! 2/6
Feb 10 - Citymouse - ARRIVED! 2/4
Feb 13 - Honeygold89 - ARRIVED! 2/13
Feb 14 - raintreebee - ARRIVED! 1/23
Feb 20 - indi - ARRIVED! 2/17
Feb 21 - Lavender - ARRIVED! 1/28
Feb 21 - Danizaur - ARRIVED! 2/21
Feb 23 - SweetmamaM - ARRIVED! 2/20
Feb 23 - ElbieKay
Feb 23 - Oldenglandmama
Feb 23 - Springtime - ARRIVED! 2/17
Feb 24 - icebergmom - ARRIVED! 2/19
Feb 24 - theknest - ARRIVED! 2/22
Feb 26 - Mrs Music - ARRIVED! 2/21
Feb 27 - math.nerd - ARRIVED! 1/2
Feb 28 - Matador84 - ARRIVED! 2/20The results:
9 BOYS
11 GIRLS
1 TEAM GREEN - Oldenglandmama we are dying to know! -
@theknest: Congrats!!!
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@Mrs Music: Congrats! Our LOs share birthdays.
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Breastfeeding has taken a turn for the better it seems! A little sugar water to stimulate him and he latches and won't let go! We are only doing one side per session since he gets frustrated with relatching easily but everytime we nurse he goes a little bit longer. Up to 35 minutes this last time. Still colostrum at this point but we are both gaining confidence!
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Wow, so nothing anyone says ever quite prepares you for your milk coming in and cluster feeding, huh. I've had many friends talk about it but it's one of those things you really have to experience for yourself!
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@SweetMamaM: yeah I felt the same way omg and even now (a week and a half later) I still can't believe the feeling of my breast being full even after he eats sometimes I still have to pump because they're so full.
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Yay for all the new babies and mamas! Seems the Feb babies like to come along in groups!
Just finishing up a nursing session with Little Indi, but I wanted to pop in and say hello to you all! One week of being her parents already, so crazy!
@Danizaur: yay!! Keep it up, little guy!
@SweetMamaM: ugh, yes. Poor DH didn't know how to help (he couldn't, really) so he just made sure to feed me and make me lay down to rest. I was a soppy, emotional mess during our first cluster experience. I hope it levels soon!
@Honeygold89: I love/hate my pump. And rock hard boobs, I dec hate those more!
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@Danizaur: I'm dying to know too!! Please have a stern word with my belly
Seriously...I'm out of ideas and sooo fed up waiting. LO is moving around *a lot* so I guess they still have plenty of space and are just plain comfy hanging out in there <sigh>
I don't want to be a March momma!
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@OldEnglandMama: I guess it's down to just you and me... and we had the same due date!
My doc's policy is to induce between 7-10 days overdue. I'm going to wait as long as I can. Hopefully he will make a move soon but otherwise I guess we're looking at a March 5 induction.
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@ElbieKay: Haha, I guess so. Good things come to those who wait?!
The policy with our doc/midwife group is a week over they'll do a non-stress test & scan, then they'll decide what to do based on that. They supposedly won't let me go over 42 weeks...so I guess it's soon no matter what. March 5th is my little brother's birthday - a good choice -
@OldEnglandMama: Honestly, while I would like to get things going, I am not feeling terribly impatient with respect to the timing. My main concerns are (a) I really really really want to avoid an induction and (b) I'm trying to work from home as long as possible since every day I don't spend now is a day I have with the baby later, but it's getting harder and harder to plan and justify my existence at the office..
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@ElbieKay: I agree. My main priority is a safe, healthy and happy baby, so whenever they want to show is fine (really). I don't want to resort to pitocin or a c-section unless medically necessary. Though I am tired of feeling ready: crampy, achy, braxton-hicksey, cankles - the works.
I work in a research lab and kind of wrapped up the project I was working on, and am now twiddling my thumbs. Starting something else would be huge waste of company $ as I may not be able to finish experiments begun. I wish I could work from home!
My parents flew out from the UK to spend time with baby and help. But because both me and my brother arrived early, they decided to come well before the due date. My Dad was only staying for a month total and he's getting a little bit sad that the longer we go over, the less time he'll have with LO. I tried to tell him before they booked their flights but they would not listen
Hope we both get to meet our LOs very soon!
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@OldEnglandMama: That's rough for your dad. I don't really understand why people think it's so critical to be there for the birth day. It won't affect the grandparent's relationship with the baby if they meet on Day 1 or Day 7 of the baby's life. But I am an introvert bordering on curmudgeon who really values her personal space!
Our parents are both local -- well, about a 45 minute drive -- and I really want the first week or two at home to be just the three of us (baby, me, husband). I'm sure people will be offended but when I don't feel well I cannot handle entertaining people and making small talk, and I don't want my mother to attempt to take over and make a lot of unhelpful suggestions. I am pretty stressed about it because I know they will be a little hurt but I need to take care of (1) my baby and (2) my postpartum self before I worry about anyone else.
As of now, the grandparents have been told that after delivery, there will be an hour or two of skin-on-skin, then a postpartum nap, and then they can come meet the baby. I just need some time and space to process such an intense physical and emotional experience first. My MIL was upset that she was asked not to camp out at the hospital during labor but I don't want the added pressure of knowing that people are waiting.
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@ElbieKay: Hehe, not a curmudgeon! I completely understand that sentiment.
It's sort of what I wanted too, but my DH is a medical student and, until very recently, was stuck at a hospital out of state. We weren't even sure if he would make it. I only fairly recently moved to MA, and don't know anyone here at all. The thought of going through it all completely alone/without any help, for the first time, was daunting even for this independent introvert. So I did want a family member there at least...but they still didn't need to book their flights *before* the due date. (Grumble grumble...)
Now, of course, DH got transferred so he will be there (though still not much help immediately after I'm sure). And now we're trying to coordinate a bazillion grandparents (none of whom are in-state), and all I want is time alone with DH and LO. But, such is life...it will all work out just fine....when LO *finally* shows up
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@OldEnglandMama: That makes sense. My husband is planning to take three weeks off. It's not ideal for his corporate job but there will always be other opportunities to prioritize his career.
We are driving to a checkup with my OB right now. I got paranoid and put out extra food and water for the cats and put our bags in the car in case she sends me to the hospital for some reason. This of course ensures that it will be a routine visit and we will go back home and continue to wait.
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@SweetMamaM: so glad you got the TT corrected. My first DD had one that went left undiscovered until she was 6 months old. Until then she had terrible colic, I had no more milk by 8.5 months due to her horrible latch, and it was so hard. Getting that sorted right away is so important!
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We have become breastfeeding champs. My milk came in last night and ever since LO wants to nurse every hour and a half. So we didn't sleep much but DH and I get better at feedings, diaper changes, and swaddles each time we do it.
He's nursing great! We even mastered the laying down latch this morning so I could nap a bit while he fed. Feeling confident! Other than that though I still have a "I don't know what I'm doing so I'll make it up as I go" haze going on. Lol
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@Danizaur: yay! And ps: we're all making it up as we go- even if we've done it before
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@Danizaur: any tips on the laying down latch? I can't seem to get the hang of it, and would really like to, seeing CJ starts his day at 3am.
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@SweetMamaM: I have a theory that it's hard for TT or previously TT kids to side latch. My DD1 never could.
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@SweetMamaM: we struggled. LO didn't seem to understand what I was trying to do. Lol. We've had to rely on sugar water to stimulate him to latch in the beginning. We don't use it as much now but sometimes he needs some inventive to get going. DH had to use A LOT of sugar water to get him to latch laying down but once he did he picked it up quickly. Make sure you're lined up well. I have really big boobs so laying on my side actually made them a better shape to nurse than when I'm sitting up.
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@OldEnglandMama: @ElbieKay: any baby updates?
@Danizaur: glad to hear your getting the hang of bf!
In other news baby girl is one month old today, we had her wellness visit and she has gained 3 pounds... Yay!
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@lavender: Still pregnant!
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@lavender: Also still pregnant! We do now have a plan though.
Midwife has booked me in for a non-stress test and biophysical profile tomorrow afternoon. Based on that, they will very likely induce me on Sunday evening. Still hoping I'll be a February mama, but at least I have an end in sight no matter what now. I'm a little nervous about being induced, but happy that it's not this amorphous, never ending, saga anymore.
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@OldEnglandMama: don't be worried! I was induced both times- no biggie. Glad you have an end in sight and we all can't wait to hear about your sweet babe
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Still feeling very satisfied with my c section delivery. I was afraid that I might start to feel jealous or disappointed that I missed out on my med free birth I wanted but so far I'm not! I am starting to be over this recovery process though. Haha! It's going well but getting tedious to need a pain killer first thing every morning. It's getting better.
We are still breastfeeding champs! Unfortunately we rely on the sugar water sometimes. And nipple shields all the time. Using the shields have become second nature and I don't mind using them but I'm wondering when and if I'll be able to quit using them. But he is still getting enough and I'm gushing milk even afterwards. Fun fun. Haha! I look like I've had breast implants.
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@erinpye: Thank you - that really helps to hear
I am still a little nervous but I know it's all worth it in the end!
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@ElbieKay: @OldEnglandMama: the end is very near for you both and I can't wait!
@lavender: yay one month and her gaining weight.
@Danizaur: glad things are still good with bf and your c-section I can say I'm very pleased with my experience as well but I think either way recovery is something else. As you know I had a natural birth but now almost two weeks later my pelvis feels like it's going to break in half at times and I find myself moving slow which makes me very glad that DH is home til march 24th. Bf is going great for us too I'm loving it.
So finals are done for me and I'm out til aug unless I change my mind and take some summer classes so I'm home with Noah til then.
We had a scare the last two days, so Noah was born with a slight heart murmur and at his check up last week the doc could still here it so she wanted up back yesterday to check it out again and it was no change so they referred us to a cardiologist which we seen today and turns out he has two murmurs one which is normal and no worries and the other which is abnormal bug the doc said will most likely fix it self over the next few months as long as he keeps gaining and eating good but if not he said he can be put on meds go help it and he really don't believe it'll lead to surgery. He goes back to the cardiologist in two months to check and make sure it hasn't gotten worst. But me and DH minds are at ease about it and feel that it will be ok. -
@Honeygold89: I can only imagine. Birth is rough either way. I have a cut in my belly that burns and my whole abdomen is really sore but I'm thankful that I don't have the vaginal recovery associated with natural birth either. I cringe when I think about it. It sucks either way. Lol!
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@Danizaur: lol I know it funny cause I feel the same way about c-section. I was so scared to get one and being cut open. But either way you have pain and recovery to go through
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@Danizaur: my breasts are huge too. I'm majorly engorged and scared I'm gonna get mastitis. We have an appointment with a lactation consultant tomorrow so hopefully they can help and also give us some advice on latching. LO is fine with a shield but without it I got open wounds (nothing makes you want to cry more than pulling bits of what was your nipple out of your LO's mouth!)
@Honeygold89: I feel your pain lol. I'm wondering how long it will take before I feel like a real human again.
My best advice for both of you regardless of c section or not is src recovery shorts. I got the pre and post pregnancy ones and they were the best thing I ever bought. Without then I have to carry my belly from my bedroom to the dining and my back constantly hurts, but wearing them I can walk around the shops for an hour!
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@Mrs Music: oh geez!! That sounds awful. I'm scared of mastitis too. I'm so engorged. DH wants me to pump but I'm afraid I'll make it worse when my supply gets established. I hand express a lot.
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